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Pope visits Argentina (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Antonia Higgs reports on the visit of Pope John Paul II to Argentina after the Falklands War. Vatican Nuncio, Monsignor Ubaldo Calabresi and theologian Christina(?) Villanueva(?) comment. Poor quality audio:...
Cuban spy trial (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Tim Crook reports on the start of a British trial in which the true identities of the defendants (suspected of being spies for Cuba) are not known.
Prince Charles visits Isle of Wight (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the visit of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to the Isle of Wight to open a care home commemorating his late great uncle Lord Mountbatten. The Prince makes a speech and local people talk to Andrew...
Retirement of Lord Denning (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the career of Lord Denning following his announcement that he is retiring as Master of the Rolls. Includes an archive interview with Lord Denning, and comment from Anthony Houlihan(?) QC. Male...
Denis Thatcher and 245T poison (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the involvement of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s husband Denis Thatcher in the manufacture of weed killers containing the poison 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (245T). Speakers include Dr...
Decline of British cinema audience (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the implications of the decline in cinema attendance. Speakers: Alex Plasser(?), press officer at Rank (the company that owns the Odeon chain); architectural historian David Atwell; film critic...
Closure of DeLorean car plant in Northern Ireland (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the closure of the DeLorean car plant in Northern Ireland and the staff’s protests at the impending closure. Includes interview with shop steward Brendan McCann(?) Male reporter not identified.
Sinking of Sir Galahad (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the sinking of the RFA Sir Galahad off the Falkland Islands. The ship’s Third Officer, Andy Gudgeon and Chief Engineering Officer, Ken Adams talk to Kim Sabido about the attack. Male reporter not...
Funeral of helicopter crew (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the funeral in the Falkland Islands of four servicemen who were killed when their helicopter was hit by a missile. Male reporter not identified.
Malvinas Day in Argentina (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Music
Antonia Higgs reports from Argentina on Malvinas Day celebrations and the Argentine account of military action in the Falkland Islands.